Who wants a fast German? My E39 BMW M5 is for sale!!

"Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez" (apidaonline) 04/29/2014 at 00:34 • Filed to: None

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It's time to move on to something even more ridiculous. No reserve because I'm curious to see what the market's like on these cars.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010813601…

No Prius Needed > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 00:39

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Instead of selling it for cheap are you willing to trade for a low miles 2003 Lexus ES300 that you can flip and make millions on?

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > No Prius Needed 04/29/2014 at 00:42

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Millions, you say? :)

Bytemite > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 00:51

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What the hell did you do to the wheels and side mirrors?!

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > Bytemite 04/29/2014 at 00:53

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Not I, but the previous owner. Side mirrors are flat black to match the trim, and wheels are AC Schnitzer Type IV. Really expensive as it turns out. Not my style, but someone will like them.

teefen > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 00:59

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This looks to be very poorly cared for...

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > teefen 04/29/2014 at 01:02

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How so? It has zero mechanical issues, thousands in receipts by dealers and indy shops, and has low miles. Not counting some cosmetic issues, how exactly was the car "very poorly cared for"?

teefen > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 01:13

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Broken switches, missing tow hook cover, cracked spoiler, multiple scratches/dings, dirty interior, worn seats, empty tank, faded emblems, dented hood/kidney grille, worn/dirty trunk, missing floor mats, cloudy fog lights, tons of curb rash... and that's just what I can make out from the (not terribly detailed) pictures.

All of those things are indicative of an owner that doesn't really care - fine for your average Chevy, not a maintenance heavy, high-performance (German) luxury sedan.

You asked.

teefen > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 01:14

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The low KM would make me even more nervous, you'd expect it to be in better shape considering.

offroadkarter > teefen 04/29/2014 at 01:26

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this is typical for a car thats lived a life in the city, people use bumpers as bumpers

offroadkarter > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 01:27

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You're in elizabeth? Will you take an E23 and 2 grand cash as trade?

please? lol

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > teefen 04/29/2014 at 01:34

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So basically all the things I outlined in the description as cosmetic issues?

I'm also a bit surprised to see that a little less than 1/4 tank as a sign of a car that was poorly cared for. These cars have fuel floats that fluctuate and aren't very accurate, and tend to show lower than what they are.

And dirty interior? Really?

I've included the entire vehicle history in the description, with receipts for all major work. Again, if you're trying to make the point that this car is somehow worse than what I'm making it out to be, you can stop right there, as I've been extremely detailed and transparent in everything I've written. It is not a perfect car by any means, but it is a great value for the price.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 01:35

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>$4,051

Dude...

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > offroadkarter 04/29/2014 at 01:39

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Pics of E23 and pics of cash. :)

Conan > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 02:09

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The owner didn't save and pass on the wheels and mirrors, did they?

offroadkarter > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 02:16

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I can satisfy one of those :/

let me go get some singles together. I have 2 dollar bill floating around here somewhere

Edit: I has dis many in my wallet!

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 02:33

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Just want to say "kudos" on the detailed description of the car in your listing, warts and all. FWIW, I'd be much more likely to trust you as a seller based on the fact that you included details on what *wasn't* perfect.

E30Joe drives a Subaru > teefen 04/29/2014 at 02:38

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Empty tank? Pardon me but some of us actual get out and drive so excuse the consumption of the fuel that is required to do that. The interior is pretty damn clean too I have no idea what you're getting at. Faded emblems? Sunlight, it happens. My 7 year old Subaru's emblems are in terrible shape.

Sorry but you're just being an ass.

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > offroadkarter 04/29/2014 at 02:45

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How much for the bronco and the bimmer?

offroadkarter > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 03:02

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whoa whoa whoa, wild horse ain't for sale partner! the marauder isn't road legal yet and the bmw still has some things I'm sorting out, the bronco is the only thing I have that I can just jump in and go and not get arrested lol

asindhidude > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 07:41

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i agree with seller. he describes shortcomings in text and pics. obviously can't expect to look as perfect as a showroom fresh f10, it looks like a car that is 15 years old, but hasn't been pooped on.

ixismore > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 08:23

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It seems like you're getting some hate, but I just realized I was given an 88 325ix that cost $4k a few years back. This, a car 12 years younger, with more than twice the power, more sophistication, and generally in very good mechanical condition is $1100 more as of now. Granted they're not dorectly comparable but seriously, $5100 M5!!!

Great value and GLWS!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 09:13

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If you lived closer, I'd be seriously tempted...

No Prius Needed > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 10:02

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Experts (me) say that the value of these will soon go to Ferrari GTO levels within the next 4 years.

djmanila > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 10:18

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Might be interested to see where this ends up in Ebay land. I am erratically in the market for an E36 or E46 M3 or an M5 they seem to fall within the same price ranges depending on the year.

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > No Prius Needed 04/29/2014 at 10:25

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In that case, it's not for sale. :(

No Prius Needed > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 10:55

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The KBB says its worth $8631. I think we can just settle for a trade though.

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > No Prius Needed 04/29/2014 at 11:01

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Ahh, KBB. The one tool that isn't used in any real-world valuation other than uninformed buyers of 2-year old cars. It says the M5, with its mileage and options, is worth a little more than $10k. Somehow I think it'll go for more than that. :)

An 03 ES300 is a fine car. Market it to college kids that want status and you'll get people who will be willing to pay top market price. :)

No Prius Needed > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 11:10

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Very true I saw an almost identical ES300 sell for $12k at a used car dealer! A USED CAR DEALER!!!!!

M54B30 > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 11:40

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I'll trade the hell out of a 530i for it but I doubt that's what you're looking for

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > M54B30 04/29/2014 at 11:42

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Unless your 530 comes with a trunk full of cash, I'll have to decline. :)

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/29/2014 at 16:37

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Oh the want is hard.

I could def drive down to New Jersey to pick that up. If I had money, and could drive on highways lol.

teefen > offroadkarter 04/30/2014 at 21:24

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Broken (interior) switches, cracked spoiler, dirty interior, worn seats, empty tank, faded emblems, worn/dirty trunk, missing floor mats, cloudy fog lights and tons of curb rash are all caused because people use bumpers as bumpers?

I've always thought they were caused by neglectful owners. I'll have to take your word on that, I guess.

teefen > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/30/2014 at 21:56

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Look, I never said it was worse than you made it out to be, I said "This looks to be very poorly cared for..."

Don't get pissy. There's no need to take it personally, either. You've already stated the previous owner was the one that installed the "upgrades" - One would only assume he was also the one mostly responsible for it's current shape. "Ballin' on a budget" and all that.

Nobody's calling you a liar, either. I never said you're trying to pass it off as something it's not. You're right, your description is very detailed. So detailed, in fact, that it supports my original comment of the car not being the best cared for. So why are you taking offense? It seems we agree. I simply stated my opinion(one shared by at least 5 others lol).

No sense arguing, the market will speak in the end. Great E39 M5's fetch upwards of 22,000 with about the same mileage. I'll be extremely surprised if this surpasses $15,000, and even more-so if you paid more than 10 for it.

And of course you show the picture of the passenger side, here's what I was referring to:

I just noticed it's also missing the clutch pedal cover and a bunch of interior clips around the door panel.

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > teefen 04/30/2014 at 22:00

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"I'll be extremely surprised if this surpasses $15,000, and even more-so if you paid more than 10 for it."

My buy it now price is $12,500. Does that bring things into perspective?

teefen > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 04/30/2014 at 22:11

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Yes! that seems right in-line with what a not-so-well maintained E39 M5 would fetch. So why are you getting so damn defensive?! lol

You seem like a reasonable guy, who knows exactly what he has, and has valued it accordingly. I just don't get why you got so defensive, when we seem to agree. Whatever, "my bad" for stating the obvious, I guess.

Anyways, I still maintain that "All of those things(previously listed) are indicative of an owner that doesn't really care (about maintaing the car properly)". You can't see neglected preventative maintenance items in pictures, only the little neglected cosmetic things that paint a picture of the how much(or little) the previous owner cared about the car and the pride he took in it - and boy, does this poor car have a lot of them.

You know what they say: "There's nothing more expensive than a cheap, high-performance German car"

fink stinger > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 05/06/2014 at 08:46

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I knew someone was going to get a sweet deal on this. In my opinion, $11.6k is a great price and I would own it if I weren't already 3 too many projects in the hole. Hopefully, it is going to a great home and ideally, an opponaut.

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > fink stinger 05/06/2014 at 08:53

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Right now, It's going to a dealer in Georgia who will likely put it on a lot and ask 15k for it. You saw it here first! :)

milkandhoney > teefen 05/06/2014 at 09:59

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It's true, when I see a car listed privately with low fuel it tells me the owner might have some financial difficulties. Financial difficulties -> short changed on the maintenance. I know I can't be the only one that thinks this way.

Also, the shiny interior makes the car look greasy and gross in pictures. Not very inviting.

milkandhoney > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 05/06/2014 at 10:01

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You're the guy who flips cars, right? Why didn't you just do the upgrades yourself and sell it for $15k? Better wheels and fix the worn parts and you'd get $15k yourself, no?

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > milkandhoney 05/06/2014 at 10:19

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My profit would've been the same in either case in a best case scenario.

noringnocare > offroadkarter 05/08/2014 at 12:54

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Nice Bronco! 96 by the looks of the bumper on 31's (?) by the looks of the width. has a 95 302 here on 33's.

noringnocare > ixismore 05/08/2014 at 12:57

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Had an 88 325ix as well. Picked her up for $1500... flipped it for $6K. NO RUST which was odd for a car that lived in CT all it's life. Drove the snot out of it in the snow; she was a beast. I look back and wish I never sold her... and the 93 MB Sportline (w.40K miles... picked it up with 35K for $3500, sold her for $10 with 40K which is my only consolation prize).

offroadkarter > noringnocare 05/08/2014 at 13:04

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its a 4" lift on 35's

Thanks

MASShole > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez 05/28/2014 at 20:28

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this car is for sale again, for 2 grand more, with no additions. they even coppied your listing word for word in their own listing. kinda lame to be a dealer and shamelessly rip off someone else's description. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M5-M5-…

Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > MASShole 05/28/2014 at 20:30

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My thoughts exactly.